Whats Going On
C.A.T.M.A.N Lyrics
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There's too many of you crying
Brother, brother, brother
There's far too many of you dying
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today, yea
Father, father
You see, war is not the answer
For only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me, so you can see
Oh, what's going on
What's going on
Ya, what's going on
Ah, what's going on
In the mean time
Right on, baby
Right on
Right on
Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
Simply because our hair is long
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Oh
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me
So you can see
What's going on
Ya, what's going on
Tell me what's going on
I'll tell you what's going on - Uh
Right on baby
Right on baby
The song "What's Going On" by C.A.T.M.A.N is a powerful commentary on the social and political issues of the time. The lyrics of the song address the various injustices and inequalities faced by society, including the devastating effects of war, racism, and police brutality. The opening lines of "Mother, mother, there's too many of you crying, brother, brother, brother, there's far too many of you dying" highlights the pain and suffering of those affected by war and violence.
The song calls for a solution to these problems and encourages people to come together to create change. The lyrics suggest that love is the only way to conquer hate and that violence and aggression only perpetuate the cycle of harm. The lines "you know we've got to find a way to bring some lovin' here today" underline the importance of empathy, compassion, and understanding as tools for creating a better world.
The song's repeated refrain of "What's going on" and "Tell me what's going on" highlights the confusion and frustration felt by those experiencing social and political turmoil. The lyrics suggest that by speaking out, listening to others, and working together, we can gain a better understanding of the issues at hand and create positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother, mother
Addressing all mothers out there
There's too many of you crying
Too many mothers are crying
Brother, brother, brother
Addressing all brothers out there
There's far too many of you dying
Too many brothers are dying
You know we've got to find a way
We need to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today, yea
To bring love right now
Father, father
Addressing all fathers out there
We don't need to escalate
We don't need to make things worse
You see, war is not the answer
War will not solve the problem
For only love can conquer hate
Only love can defeat hate
Picket lines and picket signs
Protesting and demonstrating
Don't punish me with brutality
Don't hurt me
Talk to me, so you can see
Communicate with me so you can understand
Oh, what's going on
What's happening right now
Ya, what's going on
Yes, what is happening
Ah, what's going on
Oh, what is happening
In the mean time
While waiting for a resolution
Right on, baby
That's great, keep going
Right on
Keep doing what we're doing
Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong
People think we are doing something wrong
Oh, but who are they to judge us
But who are they to judge us?
Simply because our hair is long
Just because we look different
To bring some understanding here today
We need to bring understanding today
Tell me what's going on
Share what's happening
I'll tell you what's going on - Uh
This is what's happening
Right on baby
Great job
Right on baby
Great job
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALFRED W CLEVELAND, MARVIN P GAYE, RENALDO BENSON
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